The 52-week Occupational Therapy Physical Rehabilitation Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix, Arizona is designed to significantly advance your preparation as a provider of patient and client care services in the clinical practice of physical rehabilitation.

Program highlights

The fellowship integrates clinical practice, didactic education, mentorship, and scholarly activity to promote the synthesis of evidence-based practice with real-world application. Fellows gain experience across diverse environments, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and specialty multidisciplinary clinics, allowing for a well-rounded and immersive learning experience.

Program highlights include:

• A structured, progressive curriculum designed to transition the fellow toward independent, advanced-level occupational therapy practice
• One-on-one mentorship with experienced, board-certified occupational therapists to support clinical reasoning, skill development, and professional growth
• Opportunities to engage in teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research, culminating in a scholarly project aligned with the fellow’s clinical interests
• A balanced schedule incorporating didactic instruction, laboratory experiences, and hands-on clinical training to reinforce advanced practice skills
• Exposure to innovative rehabilitation technologies and evidence-based interventions across multiple specialty areas

Throughout the program, fellows are supported in developing lifelong learning habits, refining their clinical expertise, and contributing to the advancement of occupational therapy practice. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared to serve as clinical leaders, educators, and innovators within the field of physical rehabilitation.

Completion and certification

Upon successful completion of the fellowship, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. 

Graduates are eligible to take the board certification exam (BCPR) after one year of the fellowship, and one year of employment in this field.

Accreditation information

For further details, see the accreditation information for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.